ANTHONY Murt has made an immediate impact with Skelmersdale United following his move from Colwyn Bay.

The 23-year-old striker laid on four of the goals in Skem's 5-0 demolition of Mossley on his debut last weekend, and then hit the winner in Monday’s 2-1 victory at Curzon Ashton which hoisted Tommy Lawson’s men to second place.

And Murt’s early contribution to the side's powerful promotion push in the UniBond First Division North has delighted boss Lawson.

Murt has linked up with teenager George Donnelly up front, and Lawson said: "The partnership is absolutely fantastic.

"George has benefited from Anthony’s play to score three goals himself. He's got 17 now and that is tremendous for a lad of his age at this level."

Lawson is convinced Burscough-based Murt is going to become a firm favourite with the Skem fans.

"He is a very unselfish lad and he plays for the team."

Another arrival at Skem is striker Paul Prescott, who has signed from Ashton Town and was on target in the win over Mossley.

Prescott, 29, who was with Lawson at Prescot Cables, has overcome a troublesome knee injury and is back to full fitness.

Lawson said: "Paul knows the game and what is required. He plays with his back to goal and keeps the ball and does the job really well.

"We have brought two lads in to give us a little bit of competition, because with Tony Evans leaving and John Cass out long term with a hernia problem, basically we just had George as a striker and we needed to address it. Hopefully, the additions will give us a lift."